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Archbishop Anyolo (pictured), who prior to his appointment served as the head of the Kisumu Archdiocese, takes over from Nairobi Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau who stepped in as an Apostolic Administrator following the retirement of Cardinal John Njue in January/FILE

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Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Philip Anyolo head of the Nairobi Archdiocese

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28- Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Phillip Anyolo to head the Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese following the retirement of Cardinal John Njue in January.

The appointment was communicated through the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Bert Van Megen who sent an official communication to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB).

“I have the honour and pleasure to inform you that Pope Francis has appointed The Most Reverend Phillip Anyolo, presently Archbishop of Kisumu, as the Archbishop of Nairobi,” Megen said.

Anyolo is the former Chairman of the KCCB.

On 15th November 2018, Anyolo was appointed the Archbishop of Kisumu and installed on 16th January 2019.

Nairobi Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau has been the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Nairobi.

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